Roles on the Board

The Chairperson

Each Board elects its own Chairperson, and determines the process for that election.

The role of the Chair is a key linkage between the Board and management of the Institute and will include many of the following activities:

  • Building an effective Board with the necessary skills and capabilities.

  • Leading directors and developing them as a cohesive and effective team.

  • Assisting directors’ understanding of their role, responsibilities and accountability.

  • Informing directors about developments in government policy, priorities and financial reporting.

  • Ensuring the active participation of all directors in meetings.

  • Setting the Board’s agenda, discussing key issues, and managing the declaration of conflicts of interest or duty.

  • Welcoming new directors and leading the process for their induction.

  • Leading the performance evaluation of the Board, its directors and the CEO.

  • Establishing an effective and constructive working relationship with the CEO.

  • Acting as the key liaison point between the Board and management of the public entity.

  • Representing the Board to significant external parties.